Research Aids

A broad selection of speeches given by John F. Kennedy during his senatorial and presidential years, with links to related materials from our digital collections, where available.

Answers to frequently asked questions about research at the Kennedy Library, including how to access our collections, how to submit Mandatory Review requests, and more.

Information frequently requested by researchers, including: biographical information about Kennedy Administration officials and staff; legislation passed or proposed during the Kennedy presidency; information about Kennedy family members; selected quotations by John F. Kennedy; presidential news conferences and press coverage; and other helpful resources.

A selection of detailed guides on topics of interest to researchers. The guides bring together a range of archival materials on given subjects and are an excellent place to begin any research project.

Public online catalog for searching archival materials across the National Archives, including its presidential libraries.

Executive Orders signed by President John F. Kennedy (National Archives and Records Administration).

Public online catalog for searching books and other published materials across the National Archives, including its presidential libraries.

Approximately 2,000 cubic feet of material related to the assassination of President Kennedy, including documents, photographs, moving images, sound recordings, and artifacts.

Access to the FBI files of Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., Robert F. Kennedy, and Edward M. Kennedy.

Foreign Relations of the United States, 1961-1963, Volumes I-XXV (U.S. Department of State).